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Origins of the McKown surname

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About the McKowns

We have a total number of 1388 records for people with the last name McKown.

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Where do most McKowns live?

In 1921, most McKowns lived in London.


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Interesting facts about McKowns

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 615 records for the McKown surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were McKowns most likely to marry?

Mc Kowns

&

Millers

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married McKowns.

What are the most common McKown first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of McKown family members

Common jobs for McKowns

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for McKowns in 1921
Dress Maker

5

Reeler

4

Cotton Ring Spinner

3

Dressmaker

3

A L

2

Common Male occupations for McKowns in 1921
General Labourer

9

Cotton Mule Piecer

6

Porter

5

Coal Miner

3

Cutler

3

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